Travelling from Los Angeles to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to jet off from in Los Angeles. Explore your options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when organising your flight from Los Angeles to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL).
The timezone in Ponta Delgada is UTC-1, which is six hours ahead of Los Angeles. Joao Paulo II Airport is located in Ponta Delgada.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Los Angeles to PDL.
Taking off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to PDL with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LAX and PDL include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Joao Paulo II Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
81.05% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from LAX.
LAX's address is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to PDL flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport:
About Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Los Angeles to Joao Paulo II Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near PDL instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar to explore Ponta Delgada and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Los Angeles to Joao Paulo II Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Central Ponta Delgada is roughly 3 kilometres from Joao Paulo II Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Right now, Rs72,395 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Joao Paulo II Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs158,316. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Los Angeles to PDL, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL). August is when most people visit Ponta Delgada. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in February.
The warmest month in Ponta Delgada is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your Los Angeles to PDL flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has temperatures of between 12ºC and 17ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Joao Paulo II Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ponta Delgada
Start your Ponta Delgada trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Joao Paulo II Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Portas da Cidade, Seazores and Walking Trail - Rocha da Relva are top attractions which should be on every Ponta Delgada itinerary.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Portugal you'll want to see. About 161 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada, a trip to Angra do Heroísmo will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral.
If you want to check out another side of Portugal, consider Horta, roughly 274 kilometres west of Ponta Delgada. Naturalist - Science & Tourism. Whale Watching, Church of the Holy Saviour and Cabeço do Fogo are key highlights.
